Violence Against Women News

The researchers are working to improve how we respond to survivors of violence, promote positive healthcare, explore space, advance computing and enrich cultural understanding.

Bethany Backes, an assistant professor in the Violence Against Women faculty cluster who worked for the Department of Justice for more than 10 years, shares what it means to be a champion both against violence and for social justice. 

The program will support nine social work students, developing their ability to respond to domestic violence.

Erica Fissel, assistant professor in the Department of Criminal Justice, shares her passion for helping women affected by cyber abuse in honor of Women’s History Month.

The researchers will create evidence-based, intimate partner violence pretrial safety assessment guides for judges to use when considering pretrial release in intimate partner violence cases.

Bethany Backes, assistant professor of criminal justice and social work, reflects on her path to academia for Women’s History Month

Housing programs can serve as a lifeline for domestic violence survivors and their children – providing them with vital resources to leave abusive relationships and…

UCF professor gets national grant to study teamwork among scientists and engineers from different disciplines to understand how they learn from each other “on the job.”